ASA pledge support to Semenya in wake of IAAF rule

THE OLYMPIC 800m champion Caster Semenya may have to reduce her naturally high testosterone levels in order to compete as well as defend her world title.

Embattled South African athlete Caster Semenya has told journalists that "she has no time for nonsense", when asked about the impending IAAF regulations that could require her to take medication to reduce testosterone levels.

In a statement released on Thursday, the federation requires _any athlete who has a difference of sexual development (DSD) that means her levels of circulating testosterone (in serum) are five (5) nmol/L or above and who is androgen-sensitive to meet the following criteria to be eligible to compete in restricted events in an global competition (or set a World Record in a restricted event at competition that is not an worldwide competition).

"We have a responsibility to ensure a level playing field for athletes. where success is determined by talent, dedication and hard work rather than other contributing factors", IAAF president Sebastian Coe said in a statement.

In a press statement, ASA recognised that the female classification process started years ago, up to the point that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) became involved, but stated that they would consult experts on the new ruling.

It has also seen backlash spread across social media, with users calling the regulation "sexist".

"Like many other sports, we choose to have two classifications for our competition - men's events and women's events".

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